Equine Groom Apprentice (Crippenden Stud)
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Edenbridge TN8 7HL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KEITS Training Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | Equine Groom Apprentice (Crippenden Stud) |
Summary
Crippenden Stud is a well established livery yard of 36 years at this location, previously run by Mandy Burr before her retirement this year. Crippenden Stud is a lovely community and the horses we have at livery range from dressage horses, show horses, happy hackers and children’s ponies and are all just as important as each other. We run a seven day part livery service and also grass livery for a small mixed herd.
We are a well established livery yard with an emphasis on happy horses, happy owners and happy staff. Crippenden is very much a community or one very large family where people like to come and relax and enjoy being with their horses.
We try to encourage a relaxed atmosphere but always maintaining a high standard of care for our liveries.
Daily duties involve, but not limited to;
mucking out
skipping out
watering
haynet filling
feeding, grooming
turning horses out and bringing in
rug changes
yard sweeping.
There are also opportunities to exercise horses at owner’s requests.
Desired Skills and Qualities
Previous experience working with and handling horses.
Must be cheerful and willing to help out no matter what
Goes the extra mile
Most of all must love and be kind to the horses
Desired Qualifications
Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in equine.
GCSE Grade c/4 or equivalent in maths and English desirable but not essential.
Potential Career Progression
Most of our apprentices stay on as there are full time working opportunities.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Accommodation is not available but livery may be an option.
Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application.
This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work.
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
We are a well established livery yard with an emphasis on happy horses, happy owners and happy staff. Crippenden is very much a community or one very large family where people like to come and relax and enjoy being with their horses.
We try to encourage a relaxed atmosphere but always maintaining a high standard of care for our liveries.
Daily duties involve, but not limited to;
mucking out
skipping out
watering
haynet filling
feeding, grooming
turning horses out and bringing in
rug changes
yard sweeping.
There are also opportunities to exercise horses at owner’s requests.
Desired Skills and Qualities
Previous experience working with and handling horses.
Must be cheerful and willing to help out no matter what
Goes the extra mile
Most of all must love and be kind to the horses
Desired Qualifications
Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or higher in equine.
GCSE Grade c/4 or equivalent in maths and English desirable but not essential.
Potential Career Progression
Most of our apprentices stay on as there are full time working opportunities.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Accommodation is not available but livery may be an option.
Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application.
This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work.
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates